Good news for employment in Agriculture

19-Feb-2016

A recent press release from our new Deputy Prime Minister is encouraging young Australians to consider a career in Agriculture.

Minister
Joyce said the future food and fibre task will be a massive challenge
for both Australia and the world, but it is one that will also create
significant opportunities for those wanting to get involved.

“I
would strongly encourage our next crop of young Australians to consider
fields of study—both undergraduate and post-graduate—that will help
them make a strong contribution to our primary industries,” Minister
Joyce said.

“Agriculture is an incredibly
challenging and rewarding career, feeding and clothing people here and
around the world, but it is important young people are aware of the
tremendous opportunities available in agriculture, right across the
supply chain from paddock to plate, or to the garment factory, as the
case may be.

“With Australian agriculture
positioning itself as a reliable producer of clean and green food and
fibre, students studying agriculture and related courses can look
forward to a huge range of research, science, technology and
agribusiness careers.

“In fact, the Australian
Council of Deans of Agriculture has found that for every graduate from
an agriculture-related degree, there are five or six jobs available.